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"Paris Apple Store robbed of more than $1 million in goods: Thieves forced their way into the store through an employee entrance as a janitor was leaving for the night, report says." CNET News 12:40 PM

"Why Apple must do a Netbook now: With news that users are hacking Windows and Linux Netbooks to run OS X--and run it pretty well--Apple needs to release a Netbook of its own before it loses ground in the highest-growth laptop category." CNET Reviews 12/31

"Apple tops list of unwanted Christmas gifts (well, sort of...) Apple topped online searches for 'returns policy' on Christmas Day. Are we more ungrateful than ever or is there a little iConfusion in play?" T3 8:36 AM

"App-y New Year: Apple's 2012 reflections and 2013 predictions/As the year draws to a close, we reflect on 2012 and make our predictions for 2013." Macworld UK 12/31

"The Most Important Apple Stories of 2012 [Best Of 2012] Cult of Mac 12/31

"Pirated iOS app store Installous shutters: A major source for pirated versions of iOS apps went down for good today, but it's not the end of the world for those with jailbroken iDevices." CNET News 12/31

"Stylish Nails App Just In Time for New Year's Eve" Best App Site 12/31

Tips

"A Maps of the World: One thing drivers should know about the new Google Maps for iPhone is that the traffic-information display has to be selected each time you start the app up or traffic won't show. Is there a way to keep it on between sessions with the app?" AllThingsD 8:51 PM

"How do I keep my iPhone from overheating on a long road trip? CNET reader Meghan asks Sharon for her advice on keeping her iPhone cool during a long road trip to Comic-Con. Here's what she suggests." CNET Reviews 12/31

"Six things every new iPad (or iPhone) owner should do immediately" ZDNet 12/31

"Q&A: How to Share an Apple TV" New York Times [Free/Paid Registration Required] 12/31

"How do I make the spam stop? My club is being spammed by LinkedIn. How can I make the messages stop?" Telegraph 12/31

"Why I still love the Nexus 7: Apple has the iPad mini and there are also plenty of other smaller tablet options available, but CNET's Marguerite Reardon explains in this Ask Maggie why she still loves the Nexus 7." CNET News 8:42 AM

"Powerocks To Exhibit At Ces -- Announces New Portable Power Line For Smartphones & Tablets" Thomas PR 12/31

"SkyDrive, Google Maps and other iOS app faves of 2012: The top picks from CNET blogger Lance Whitney include games, productivity software, and a couple of navigation apps to help you find your way around." CNET News 12/31

"ChoreMonster makes kids beg for chores, in exchange for rewards" ["The redesigned web app is live today and the updated iOS app is on the way. It is free to use, although there is a premium version available for $4.99 a month."] VentureBeat 12/31

"Fund this: An iPhone game controller that's also a case" CNET Reviews 12/31

"The MUG Event Calendar for the Week of December 31: Apple's Dave Marra and the Start of 2013" The MUG Center 12/31